From Setback to Strength: Dee Walker’s Fight for Safer Futures

Send us Fan MailLaw enforcement roots, resilience through adversity, and founding a national movement for those living with violence.This episode is packed with heart, grit, and purpose as we sit down with Dee Walker—a powerhouse voice for change and the founder of True Haven, a Canada-wide non-profit supporting individuals living with violence.Dee takes us through her early journey working on the front lines in Edmonton—supporting vulnerable populations at local shelters, the Addictions and Recovery Centre, and Alberta Hospital. But it’s her raw, real story of being dealt a crushing personal and professional curveball—and the strength it took to rise from it—that will leave you inspired and moved.🎯 We dive into:The realities of working in law enforcement with high-needs populationsThe challenge that nearly stopped her career—and how she turned it into her missionHow True Haven is changing lives with innovative support: Moving Services, Tech Services, Protective Services, and Threat Risk Vulnerability AssessmentsDee’s story is a must-listen for anyone interested in the frontline world, social justice, or building something powerful out of pain.🛑 If you or someone you know is living with violence, don’t wait. 📞 Call 1-800-884-8185 📧 Email [email protected] 🌐 Visit www.truehaven.ca to learn more, get support, or discover how you can help.Blue Line Fitness Testing is a premier law enforcement fitness testing and training center based in Edmonton. Specializing in helping individuals prepare for the physical demands of a career in law enforcement, we offer comprehensive fitness evaluations, specialized training programs, and classes tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Support the showWant to support this podcast even more! Make a monthly subscription for only $3 a month here! Interested in becoming a first responder? Reach out to learn more! Email - [email protected] Line Fitness TestingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/bluelinefitnesstestingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/bluelinefitnesstesting/LinkedIn - Nikki Cloutier